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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,766.93, 14,651.09 and 3,923.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,766.93, 14,651.09 and 3,923.54 is: 5,885.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,766.93 : 14,651.09 = 3,923.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,766.93/14,651.09 = 3,923.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,766.93x = 14,651.09 × 3,923.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,766.93x = 57,484,137.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,484,137.66/9,766.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,885.59

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